Capacity Building

We share our international expertise in marketing and communication through group facilitation, conference presentations, training programs and custom mentoring.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Our series of presentations and training programs build capacity and confidence among organizations and communicators. In addition to our regular programs, we develop sessions to meet client needs and address changes in the marketing communications environment. >>learn more

SUSTAINABILITY AT YOUR WORKPLACE - DO WELL BY DOING GOOD

Sustainability is here to stay. Chances are its already made its way into your business model. You care about your employees, your community and the environment. But do these values translate into a business advantage? Absolutely! >>learn more 

COMMUNICATION PLANNING - THE VIEW FROM 10,000 FT

Despite our desire to be strategic, communicators are often tasked with implementation of disparate tools. This session will help you take a more comprehensive view, to think longer-term and to focus on results. >>learn more

INCREASE YOUR IMPACT AND MAXIMIZE YOUR MESSAGE
Whether you are pitching, presenting, networking or writing - the key to success is in the impression you make on your audience and what they remember most about you, and what you said. >>learn more

UNDERSTANDING AND CONDUCTING A COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT
This half-day workshop outlines the tools available for organizations to discover what is needed to improve their key relationships, and provides a step-by-step plan using tried-and-true techniques which can be measured. >>learn more

MEDIA TRAINING FOR SPOKESPEOPLE
Intense media scrutiny is an everyday reality for all companies and organizations with a public profile. Our Media Training Program is designed for senior executives and designated spokespeople - and takes the panic out of media relations. >>learn more

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH AND MEASUREMENT
Using research and measurement as part of communications planning can increase marketing effectiveness and help evaluate return on investment. Learn which evaluation tools are best to use when time and budgets are limited – or generous!

CRISIS COMMUNICATION
Organizational leaders will gain ways to see a crisis in the making and map out ways to be best prepared to respond quickly, while preserving relationships critical to success. Our presenters help organizations avoid a crisis, minimize the impact if one happens, and seize the opportunity to turn a crisis into an opportunity. >>learn more

"Your workshop received the highest rating of any
session of the entire conference! Great work."

Renee Summers
SummersDirect Conference and Events
IABC Western Canada Regional Conference

FACILITATION

Our advanced training in facilitation helps clients run productive meetings - get the most from participants, create buy-in, increase engagement and empower people to achieve outcomes. Over the past 20 years we have led dozens of sessions ranging from large consultative open houses to small strategic planning retreats. >>learn more